| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $242.34 | 6.657% | $258.4726 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.60 | 11.185% | $142.9839 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.74 | 12.657% | $36.8839 | $36.88 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.40 | 4.562% | $40.1518 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.59 | 4.521% | $116.635 | $116.64 | $116.65 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.39 | 12.693% | $210.0485 | $210.05 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.57 | 5.162% | $88.9355 | $88.94 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.63 | $894.1112 | $894.11 | $894.15 | $894.10 | |